Principal Systems Development Engineer

Dell; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Systems Development Engineer to join their Systems Development Engineering Team. This role focuses on delivering advanced cooling solutions for AI and enterprise server markets. You will leverage your thermal controls expertise to drive product efficiency and innovation, translating complex thermal engineering challenges into robust algorithms. Collaborate with a global team to design, implement, and validate cutting-edge thermal control features. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechatronics and thermal controls with hardware/firmware debugging experience.
• Strong experience with Linux and CAD software for cooling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate thermal control algorithms with a cross-functional team.
• Assist in debugging and validation of thermal control features on server hardware.

Skills

Mechatronics

Thermal Controls

Electronics Cooling

Hardware/Firmware Debugging

Linux

CAD Software (CREO)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Python

C

Job description

Principal Systems Development Engineer

Our customers’ system requirements are usually highly complex. Bringing together hardware and software systems design, Systems Development Engineering operates at the very cutting edge of technology to meet them. We design and develop electronic and electro-mechanical or systems-orientated products, conduct feasibility studies on engineering proposals and prepare installation, operation and maintenance specifications and instructions. We’re proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Systems Development Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering Team in Bangalore.

What you’ll achieve

As a Thermal Controls Engineer, you will work with a cross-functional engineering team to deliver advanced cooling solutions for AI, HPC, and enterprise server markets. Your thermal controls experience will enable the latest technologies from CPU and GPU vendors, networking, memory, and storage. You will drive improved product efficiency and uncover problem statements for innovation. Your primary responsibility will be to translate thermal engineering and related physics challenges into robust, adaptable algorithms for fan or system alarms & controls; particular emphasis will be placed on validation and issue management in development and field environments.

You will:

1. Work with our global systems management software and thermal controls team to design, document, implement, and validate thermal control algorithm features.
2. Assist with debugging and validation of thermal control features on functional server hardware.
3. Setup servers with desired hardware and software configurations for debugging and validation of thermal control features.
4. Assist with debugging, tracking, and routing field issues when necessary.
5. Develop and/or modify existing software tools to help with thermal controls design, format conversion, and validation.

Essential Requirements

1. 5+ years of industry experience in mechatronics, thermal controls, electronics cooling, hardware/firmware debugging.
2. Proficient with operation and components of a server (BIOS, CPLD, BMC, drivers).
3. Strong experience with Linux, good experience with general OS principles.
4. Strong experience with CAD software, particularly CREO, ensuring precision in design and execution for cooling solutions.
5. Strong communication skills.

Desirable Requirements

1. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a focus in controls or mechatronics. Experience with design and implementation of electronic cooling solutions from hardware to firmware.
2. Proficient in a computer programming language (Python, C, or other). Hands-on experience with setup, operation, and debugging of computer systems, ideally Server Systems (hardware and software).

Who We Are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Application closing date: 31 May 2025

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.